8 Roadshowing
Since joining the company, Song Qixian has watched the performances of popular male and female groups on stage more than once.
Whether they are performing on a music stage, at a school anniversary celebration, or at some large-scale award ceremony, the audience, whether they are fans or not, will always give them applause and cheers.
As for those members, they always perform the most charming dances with ease and leave the best expression management to the audience.
After watching so many times, Song Qixian also put himself into the performance, but he was not putting himself into the people on the stage, but into the people in the audience. This also led to him feeling a completely different atmosphere from the practice room as soon as he got on the stage.
Small companies like Death rarely have roadshow opportunities, and even fewer opportunities to be seen in front of the public. But even so, Ming Shangyu and his team have had several roadshow experiences. Therefore, only Song Qixian's was a first time.
Glancing at the laughter, curiosity or amazement of passers-by in the audience, Song Qixian glanced down and no longer focused on them.
"Anihasayo, we are the trainee team from Deatn."
As the eldest brother and the future captain, Ming Shangyu was naturally the first to speak.
"I'm very happy to see you all today. How about you? Are you all feeling warm inside?"
The handsome Ming Shangyu was no longer as aloof as usual. A faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, and there was even a small dimple at the corner of his mouth.
Ming Shangyu's greetings received enthusiastic responses from the onlookers. Although they did not know the company or the five trainees on the stage, out of their natural love for handsome guys, both men and women in the audience gave a warm response.
Ming Shangyu's smile deepened and he handed the microphone to Park Yuen.
In reality, this arrangement had been discussed beforehand. While all five of them had above-average looks and figures, the one person who stood out in the crowd was Park Yoo-eun. Park Yoo-eun was the face of Deatn, recognized by the entire staff and trainees.
As soon as Park Yoo-eun took the microphone, a loud gasp was heard from the crowd. Because the scene was relatively quiet, the sound was very obvious.
For a moment, everyone on and off the stage burst into laughter. Park Yoo-eun even looked in that direction and gave a quick wink.
The red-haired, fair-skinned boy's bold features are undeniable. Just looking at him reveals the meaning of youthful spirit. He possesses a pair of amorous, peach-blossom eyes, yet he doesn't use them to seduce. He's like the blazing afternoon sun, his intensity undeniable and impossible to ignore.
Park Yoo-eun's posture was very casual. He had been the focus of the crowd for a long time, so this kind of occasion was the smallest test for him.
"I hope everyone will support our performance." Park Yoo-eun pointed her slender index finger toward the sky. "It's best if no one leaves before the show is over."
His nonchalant and unconventional look, combined with his unparalleled handsomeness, successfully attracted most people.
The female audience reacted particularly strongly, and many of them exclaimed "Ah".
"Oh, why is he so handsome? He's the best looking kid among the five handsome kids! He stands in the middle, making the kids next to him look even better."
"Where did this small company come from? The trainees are pretty good. If they debut, I'll definitely go and see them. There are so few boy bands with all-around good looks these days."
"Oh my god, I really ran into this! The faces of the popular boy bands are just like this. I feel they are even more handsome than the most popular Zero. No matter what, I have to take action and start a super topic tonight. I am also a midwife fan."
"I don't even know their names yet. Should I write 'the red-haired man', 'the golden-haired man', or 'the brown-haired man'? Hehe, then you can be the host."
In the crowd, two girls from China were whispering, laughing and joking, and the camera that one of them brought with her came in handy at this moment.
They're both devoted K-pop fans who enjoy traveling extensively. This time, they came to Korea to see a concert and explore the area. Unfortunately, the scenery in South Korea isn't particularly impressive, but they unexpectedly saw a roadshow before leaving. We don't know how well they dance, but just by looking at their faces, they think this group has a future.
But just based on their looks, they haven't gained fans yet. At most, they are just people who come to watch the fun. The first thing that people who come to watch the fun think about is the popularity issue.
Girl A analyzed seriously, "Redheads are the face of the show and the royal family. Look, he has red hair, a good-looking face, and was the second speaker. That's a huge compliment to him. He's definitely the top guy."
She was a little hesitant about the mid-table pick. "The guy standing in the middle, he's the first to speak, he's probably the future captain. It's hard to say how popular this captain will be, maybe O from the top or K from the back. But he's in the top three in terms of looks. I think he'll be O from the top, and he might go toe-to-toe with the red-haired guy."
"As for the third most popular, it has to be the brown-haired guy. Although this guy is very handsome, the top one has to be the one who makes clay sculptures all in one. His clay sculpture fans will probably dominate the purging fans. But he's probably the golden flower of the group, and two of his top fans would want him to be their wife. The American guy will definitely appear in the top three in any pair or combination!"
Girl B agreed with her friend's comments. She continued, "Then the back B must be the blonde's younger brother. He's quite cute and must have a lot of mom fans, but he's limited, so his popularity won't be high. I guess he's the youngest, so he should just be a tool for the 'maknae on top' from now on."
As for the back k candidate, they both voted for Song Qixian, who was the last to speak. His appearance was not that eye-catching, nor was he that distinctive. He didn't talk much and didn't interact much with the audience.
The stage makeup was too heavy, so they only thought the person's facial features were pleasing to the eye, and nothing else impressed them. After watching the entire performance, they were more determined in their choice.
This little K is obviously weaker than the other four. When it was his turn to be the center, his breathing was unstable and his voice was broken.
Maybe he is a relative, otherwise it can't explain why he has the nerve to stay around his teammates.
On the stage, when Song Qixian stood in the center and sang his lyrics, my heart suddenly turned cold.
His voice broke.
This was simply the worst thing that could have happened. Song Qixian's forehead was covered in sweat, and he didn't know whether it was out of shock or fear.
The atmosphere on stage was great, and of the four songs the five members prepared, three were hits from recent years. This fueled the audience's emotions and made the cheers more genuine.
From a casual observer's perspective, the performance was truly captivating. The five dancers' coordinated dance was superb, and even Song Qixian, despite his weakest skills, held his own. Coupled with the positive experience of the open microphones, many young people dug out their phones to search for Death's official account and follow it.
Some people also logged into Pann to post, attaching more than a dozen unretouched raw photos.
After dancing four songs, Song Qixian was out of breath. Although he still felt a little uncomfortable, the freedom of the stage brought him an experience he had never had before.
It was as if he had let out all his emotions and tried his best to complete the performance, even though his performance was not so satisfactory.
On stage, Park Yoo-eun was talking even more, and the microphone took a long time to pass from his hands. Shin Minghe was acting like a spoiled child expertly, and Song Qixian had to admit that he couldn't match his younger brother Minghe in terms of cheekiness. Not everyone could pout and act cute in public.
After the five-person performance, the audience shouted "Encore" in unison.
Everyone was a little helpless about this. An encore was impossible, and there was also Song Qixian, who had not practiced many songs.
But at the same time, everyone was very happy in their hearts. Being shouted "encore" by the audience was the greatest compliment to their performance.
The performance ended with Ming Shangyu's thank you speech.
"Thank you all for your support. Every one of you gave us great encouragement during tonight's performance. I'm truly grateful and touched. I won't say any more. Please continue to pay attention to Death. We will definitely meet again in the future."
Warm applause filled the background as the show ended. Song Qixian wiped the sweat from his head and accidentally smudged his eye makeup. Zhou Heyu turned around and saw it, and burst out laughing.
The laughter attracted the attention of other teammates. Park Yoo Eun laughed and teased Song Qixian: "You look like the giant panda I saw in the zoo before."
Shen Minghe also asked Song Qixian to remove the stain on his other eye as well so that it would look more symmetrical.
Song Qixian felt helpless as his three teammates mocked him mercilessly. Ming Shangyu, who usually stayed out of his brothers' jokes, handed him a wet tissue and asked him to wipe it off.
Song Qixian looked up and saw the concern hidden in Ming Shangyu's eyes.
"Thanks."
Several people took a car back to the company together. Ming Shangyu stopped Song Qixian who was about to return to the dormitory, and it was obvious that he wanted to talk to him.
"Do you want to debut?"
Ming Shangyu asked the question directly, and his eyes pierced into Song Qixian's heart like a sharp blade.
This is the question he has wanted to ask most for a long time. He has no doubt that Song Qixian will work hard and seriously to complete every task after his debut, but he doesn't want someone who has no passion for the stage.
So he asked, and if Song Qixian's answer was no, Ming Shangyu would try his best to remove him from the debut list no matter what.
Song Qixian was silent for a long time. He understood that this was a choice. If he answered yes, then he would have to love the stage even more and treat it as more than just a career.
Recalling what happened on stage, the passion still seemed to linger in his heart. The cheers were so intense that Song Qixian found himself unable to forget them.
After all, he is still an eighteen-year-old boy, and he likes the glamorous stage.
So he replied, “I want to debut.”
Ming Shangyu asked, "If the settlement cannot be made, would you be willing?"
Song Qixian knew what settlement meant. He thought about it and asked, "Can it be paid off in ten years?"
Ming Shangyu smiled. He was very satisfied with Song Qixian's frankness.
【Author’s words】
The first one is Ming Shangyu, 22 years old, with black hair.
The second oldest is Zhou Heyu, 21 years old, with brown hair.
The third child is Park Yoo-eun, 20 years old, with red hair.
The fourth one is Song Qixian, 18 years old, with black hair.
The fifth one is Shen Minghe, 17 years old, with blond hair.
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